Earlier this week, Florian and I decided that it’d be fun to explore Hamburg! We had this city on our bucket list for what felt like forever. When we saw how good the weather should be, we decided to go without further ado. Even if it was a very spontaneous trip, we had the most luxury stay at Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg and enjoyed it to the fullest! Read on if you want to know more about our stay and the best things to do in Hamburg.
…Itineraries
A day-by-day breakdown for your perfect trip!
My travel itineraries are the product of my love for traveling and planning. I‘m a person who loves to know traveling times, highlights, walking times, where to stay and what to eat as well as what is necessary or recommended to book in advance.
Each itinerary has been planned and tested by me to ensure it really works. It has been developed to make sure that you don‘t need to spend a lot time with research and planning and gives you the opportunity to see the best a destination has to offer!
If you're only interested in day trips, click here. When you're interested in weekend trips, then click here. Either way, have fun exploring!
Lago di Sorapis Hike: Everything you need to know
Hiking to Lago di Sorapis is one of the top things to do in the Dolomites, the popular mountain region in Northern Italy. Since we spent some time at the incredibly crowded Lago di Braies, we wanted to find something a little more secluded and ended up at this stunning blue lake. Sounds good to you? Here’s everything you need to know about the Lago di Sorapis hike!
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Day Trip to Beautiful Linz am Rhein
Linz am Rhein is another beautiful and charming village on the Rhine River that invites you to stroll through historic cobblestoned streets and admire picturesque half-timbered houses. Since I’m obsessed with these fairytale villages, I couldn’t resist visiting Linz am Rhein. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip to Linz am Rhein.
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5 Photo Worthy Day Trips from Cologne
Cologne is a great place to base yourself when exploring the Rhine Valley. Since I live in Cologne anyways, I love to explore the surrounding region. Here, I compiled a list of my favorite photo worthy day trips from Cologne. All of these destinations can be reached by car or by public transport.
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Guide to Schloss Drachenburg / Drachenburg Castle
Did you know that Germany has over 25,000 castles, fortresses, and ruins? Drachenburg Castle is located in Königswinter, in western Germany, and was built in record time within two years. Unfortunately, the castle itself was badly damaged in the last days of World War II and despite extensive restorations from 1995 to 2010, bullet holes can still be seen on the Rhine-side facade.
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Guide to the Fairytale Village of Bacharach
A small charming town on the Rhine River invites you to stroll through historic alleys and fascinates not only with small corners of the old wine trading place but also with its many half-timbered houses. Bacharach is a picturesque village with wonderful flair and character.
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Mainz Day Trip: Sights, Food, and Insider Tips
We spontaneously decided to visit Mainz for the first time. After all, Mainz was supposed to be a beautiful city, and we persuaded ourselves to take a walk along the Rhine, a fresh glas of wine and exploration tours through half-timbered streets, which we liked straight away and reminded us a little of our last visit to Monschau.
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How to visit the Geierlay suspension rope bridge in Germany
For one and a half years, the Geierlay suspension rope bridge was the “longest suspension rope bridge in Germany”. The title had to be handed in in 2017, which is why the Geierlay is known today only as the “most beautiful” suspension rope bridge in Germany. Nevertheless, the breathtaking rope bridge attracts several hundred thousand visitors annually. In the first two years after the opening, 400,000 people made it into the otherwise unknown region.
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13 Fairytale Villages in Germany You Need To Know
Today, I’m going to show you 13 fairytale villages in Germany that spread out their vibes with winding cobblestone alleys, medieval townhouses and countless photo spots.
Those of you who have Germany on their bucket list probably dream about enchanting castles and palaces, alpine views in Bavaria, attending the Oktoberfest and drinking beer or the industrial culture. But there is so much more that Germany has to offer.
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10 Ways To Enjoy Travel From Home
I recently wrote about the possibilities to bring Paris to your own home or how to avoid wanderlust, but did you know that you can actually travel from home? With each and everyone of us staying at home and not being able to travel, traveling from home is a huge opportunity to learn something new, enjoy a foreign country or simply make your quarantine day a little less annoying. Here are 10 ways to enjoy travel from your home.
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